This is a list of common track and field terms, lingo and jargon.

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A.

Anchor Leg
Approach Run

B.

Baton

C.

D.

Decathlon
Discus Throw

E.

F.

False Start
Fosbury Flop

G.

H.

Hammer Throw
Heat
Heptathlon
High Jump
Hurdling

I.

J.

Javelin

K.

L.

Long Jump

M.

N.

O.

P.

Pole Vault

Q.

R.

Relay Race

S.

Sand Pit
Shot Put
Starting Block

T.

Take-Off Board
Triple Jump

U.

V.

W.

X.

Y.

Z.